The Spanish certainly know how to celebrate their Christmas. Here's how they do it.

Paper gift bows are a cinch to make. You can create them from any number of materials. Plain printer paper and colored construction paper are both usable, but the best thing to use is leftover gift wrapping paper. It cuts down on waste and eliminates the need to buy extra bows. Plus, the process of

Crisp air, fall colors and fresh pumpkin pie signal the arrival of Thanksgiving. Craft activities with the holiday theme provide decorations for the home while creating entertainment for all members of the family. These craft projects work well for all ages and can be used at home or modified for a

Couples costume ideas for Halloween are just fun. It's always good to match your mate, especially when you go to a costume party or are wandering around in the dark! The first step in selecting costumes is to decide what theme you want to dress in - spooky, sexy or just fun-loving. There are ma

Pirate costumes have remained popular choices for Halloween over the years. If anything, the popularity has surged in recent times thanks to the "Pirates of the Caribbean" films. Creating a pirate costume doesn't have to be expensive. With some creativity and ingenuity, a pirate costume can be assem

Party gift bags don't have to be just about the bag.William McKellar/Brand X Pictures/Getty ImagesWho ever said that a gift bag has to be an actual bag? You'll notice that there are also no laws covering what must go inside a gift bag. Dare to be a little offbeat and left of center by...

Celebrating a 50-year wedding anniversary in a church can be a magical moment for a couple. Beautiful and symbolic decorations will enhance a mass or service for two people who have been married for half a century. Enhancements can include flowers, ribbons, candles, photographs and memorabilia from

Fruit baskets make a good corporate gift.red fruits image by inacio pires from Fotolia.comComing up with a good corporate gift can be tough. It has to be something a wide variety of people with different personalities and tastes will like. Food gifts are always a good option. Alcohol is...

Thanksgiving occurs in the fall where the temperatures are not too hot and not too cold. A fan is not a necessity, but it makes for a fun craft, especially when you are creating a turkey fan because it is full of color. This project takes between 30 and 45 minutes, which makes it perfect as a class

Complete your Christmas dinner table decoration with Holiday glasses. Which ones are your favorites?

A homemade birthday present is almost always more appreciated than something store-bought, because the maker has put thought, personal time, effort and creativity into the gift. There are several homemade birthday present ideas possible out there for anyone, whether you are a crafter, seamstress or

The Irish enjoy food and drink. St. Patrick's Day is the perfect opportunity to give Irish relatives, or even those who enjoy celebrating the Irtish lifestyle, a taste of Ireland with an Irish-themed food gift. These gifts can range from custom gift baskets to homemade authentic Irish...

There are two different techniques that are used to create blinking lights. One is rudimentary and the other is more sophisticated. If your entire string of blinking lights stopped blinking, you probably bought the inexpensive lights thinking if they burn out you'd spend another $2 and get another s

The festival of lights brings with it lots of celebrations, sweets, and the blessings of gods and goddess shower on the world and bring peace and prosperity with it. Diwali is celebrated all over the world with great heartiness and joy. Young and old both enjoy this festival and wait for it all year

She'll celebrate her birhtday for months when you enroll her in a cupcake of the month club.gourmet banana cupcakes image by nextrecord from Fotolia.comDeciding what to purchase the woman in your life for her birthday is simple when you pay attention to her hobbies. If she is a movie...

Scrabble is a game of words that both kids and adults can play.scrabble win image by Bionic Media from Fotolia.comBoard games have long been a part of American culture, one that brings family and friends together in the spirit of fun and competition. Playing board games at a party is an...

During the eight nights of Hanukkah, you show the people in your family how much you care about them by giving them a gift. For many people, the dog is just as much a member of the family as anyone else. Even though your dog has no concept of gift giving or the holidays, receiving a Hanukkah dog gif

When you are on a vacation in Melbourne, the first thing that you need to think about is the accommodation part. For those on a budget holiday it becomes important to look for budget accommodation in Melbourne.

Stereotypical Native American costumes are popular for Halloween and Western-themed parties. You can make an impressive costume with only a few common items of clothing found in your closet or purchased inexpensively from a thrift or used clothing store and a little creativity. Use your imagination

Even though evergreen bushes do not shed their needles for the winter as deciduous trees shed their leafs, some browning in an evergreen bush during the fall or winter does not necessarily mean it is dying. If you find large sections of browning in the bush, taking certain actions may help save your